Posted: 01-Dec-25
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Full-Time, 12 Months, Exempt
Key School is seeking a Director of Summer Programs and Auxiliary Services beginning in July 2026. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Director of Summer Programs and Auxiliary Services is primarily responsible for the administration, management, and supervision of all summer and auxiliary programs including budgeting, scheduling, billing, staffing, training, compliance, and evaluation. The Director also supports general operations of the school to include oversight of space and transportation reservations during the academic year.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Auxiliary Services. In addition during the summer programs, multiple seasonal Camp Office staff as well as Head and Assistant counselors.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages the development and planning process for the School’s summer camp and auxiliary programs to advance the School’s mission, enhance admissions outreach, and generate revenue.
- Ensures that the programs align with the School’s educational and diversity priorities.
- Oversees the management of all summer and auxiliary programs, communicating effectively and providing the highest level of customer service to all participants and their families.
- Ensures that all programs are in compliance with applicable regulations of camp licensing and operates in accordance with the School's policies and procedures.
- Ensures the safety and social/emotional well-being of all summer and auxiliary program participants.
- Schedules, coordinates, and appropriately communicates summer and auxiliary program use of facilities, services, and security needs.
- Cultivates and stewards essential partnerships with vendors that participate in summer and auxiliary programs; ensures partners comply with policies through contractual agreements.
- Hires, supervises, and supports summer and After School Enrichment Program staff; establishes appropriate compensation for all summer employees.
- Maintains an understanding of the licensing and background screening processes for independent schools/camps and ensures that all required forms and background checks are completed and on file.
- Provides orientation and training for staff as needed.
- Prepares a comprehensive annual budget for all auxiliary programs.
- Monitors revenues and expenses to foster bottom line performance across all auxiliary programs; prepares reports as needed.
- With the support of the Business Office, coordinates staff payroll and billing for all summer camps and other Auxiliary programming.
- In collaboration with Communications, develops the advertising strategy for summer programs; produces content for the School’s website, and other outlets.
- In coordination with the Assistant Director, updates and maintains online registration system for the summer programs
- Communicates, schedules and manages room reservations and transportation requests for field trips. Supports the coordination of room requests with the Facilities team. Coordinates drivers’ schedules, school owned vehicles and contracts with outside transportation companies as needed.
- Supports the school year Student Bus Service
- Manage and respond to inquiries for campus facilities rentals from organizations and individuals outside the school community for events, practices, and programs.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration/Operations
- At least 3 years of experience in teaching or business operations.
Physical Requirements:
The demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand and carry 30 to 50 pounds
- Physical mobility and endurance to respond to emergencies
Compensation/Benefits:
Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, 10 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days, and much more.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 and is based upon several factors that include, but not limited to the candidate’s years of work experience, education and skills.
Work Schedule/Travel:
Occasionally, there may be business and school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights and/or weekends and travel outside of Annapolis.
Due to the operational needs of the summer camp program, vacation limitations will apply during this period.
About the School
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, at Belonging at Key.
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